Stay Out of the Water! DOH-Flagler Urges Residents to Follow Flood Safety Tips
Summary
Wash your hands with soap and either disinfected or boiled and cooled water, especially before preparing or eating food, after toilet use, after handling a soiled diaper, after participating in flood cleanup activities, and after handling objects contaminated with flood water or sewage. • If you have any open cuts or sores and come in contact with flood waters, wash the area well with soap to prevent infection. • Residents who sustain lacerations and/or puncture wounds are encouraged to contact their primary health care provider to make sure they are current on their tetanus vaccine and possibly get a booster. FDOH Urges Floridians to Avoid Floodwaters and Prevent Exposure to Vibrio Vulnificus Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health (Department) urges residents and visitors to exit disclaimer iconavoid floodwaters and prevent exposure to Vibrio in anticipation of flooding and heavy rain caused by Hurricane Milton. While floodwaters are present, there is an increased risk of Vibrio infections, such as exit disclaimer iconVibrio vulnificus, which can be life-threatening.